An article of footwear (10) includes an upper (12) and a midsole (26) secured to the upper. A support plate assembly (30) includes a support member (32) extending along a portion of the upper. A plate (34) extends inwardly from the support member, the plate being positioned between the outsole and the...http://www.google.es/patents/WO2009154848A3?cl=en&utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatente WO2009154848A3 - Footwear with support plate assembly

An article of footwear (10) includes an upper (12) and a midsole (26) secured to the upper. A support plate assembly (30) includes a support member (32) extending along a portion of the upper. A plate (34) extends inwardly from the support member, the plate being positioned between the outsole and the midsole. A groove (35) is formed in an exterior surface of the support member, and is positioned outwardly of the plate and extends longitudinally along the exterior surface of the support member.